FES at home exercise

FES at home exercise

Rehabilitation programmes commonly involve an element of at home exercises which must be regularly completed. For some completing these exercises alone can be challenging especially if the difficulties are due to a neurological condition.

Functional electrical stimulation devices can be used to help with at home rehabilitation exercises by stimulating muscles and initiating movements. At Orthotics UK we recommend the Odstock Microstim 2V2 (MS2V2) for at home exercise.

The MS2V2 is a pre-set device which has 10 modes of operation enabling easy setup and usage. The device works by increasing the stimulation at the beginning and end of each stimulation cycle, this pattern helps to produce a comfortable response enabling the user to get the best results.

What are the indications for use of FES for at home exercise?

There are many indications for using FES for at home exercise. These include:

Neurological rehabilitation

Orthopaedic rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

If you are unsure if you would be suitable for FES for at home exercise please contact us to discuss.

What conditions is FES for at home exercise often used for?

FES for at home exercise can be used for a variety conditions including:

Stroke

Hemiplegic arm

Shoulder subluxation

Reduced joint range of motion following surgery or injury

Drop foot

Muscle or tendon injury where movements need retraining

Cerebral palsy

Multiple sclerosis

Brain injury

This list of conditions is not exhaustive. If you are unsure if you would be suitable for using a FES device for at home exercise please contact us to discuss.

What are the benefits of using FES for at home exercise?

There are many benefits that come from using FES for at home exercise. These include:

Reduction of pain

Increased muscle strength

Increased joint stability

Improved range of motion

Improved movement control

Reduction of spasticity

Improved fatigue resistance

There are many benefits using FES for at home exercise to find out more please contact us to discuss.

What is the process to be receive a FES device for at home exercise?

The process to receive a FES device for at home exercise would be:

Assessment

Measuring / Casting

Fitting

Review

Your orthotist will undertake an initial assessment to determine your suitability for using a FES device at home for rehabilitation exercises. This assessment will include the trial of a device. If it is deemed that you would benefit from using a FES device at home your orthotist will set the device up for your requirements. They will provide you with information regarding placement of the electrodes and usage of the device.